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A Man Called Ove

Original title: En man som heter Ove
  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
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7.7/10
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Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife's grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develo... Read allOve, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife's grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors.Ove, an ill-tempered, isolated retiree who spends his days enforcing block association rules and visiting his wife's grave, has finally given up on life just as an unlikely friendship develops with his boisterous new neighbors.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
59K
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POPULARITY
232
75
    • Hannes Holm
    • Hannes Holm(screenplay)
    • Fredrik Backman(novel)
  • Stars
    • Rolf Lassgård
    • Bahar Pars
    • Filip Berg
    • Hannes Holm
    • Hannes Holm(screenplay)
    • Fredrik Backman(novel)
  • Stars
    • Rolf Lassgård
    • Bahar Pars
    • Filip Berg
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    • 142User reviews
    • 162Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars

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    Rolf Lassgård, Bahar Pars, Nelly Jamarani, and Zozan Akgün in A Man Called Ove (2015)
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    Rolf Lassgård
    Rolf Lassgård
    • Ove
    Bahar Pars
    Bahar Pars
    • Parvaneh
    Filip Berg
    Filip Berg
    • Unga Ove (young Ove)
    Ida Engvoll
    Ida Engvoll
    • Sonja
    Tobias Almborg
    • Patrick
    Klas Wiljergård
    • Jimmy
    Chatarina Larsson
    • Anita
    Börje Lundberg
    Börje Lundberg
    • Rune
    Stefan Gödicke
    • Oves pappa (Ove's father)
    Johan Widerberg
    Johan Widerberg
    • Vitskjortan
    Anna-Lena Brundin
    Anna-Lena Brundin
    • Journalisten Lena
    • (as Anna-Lena Bergelin)
    Nelly Jamarani
    • Sepideh
    Zozan Akgün
    • Nasanin
    Viktor Baagøe
    • Ove 7 år (7 year-old Ove)
    Simon Edenroth
    • Adrian
    Poyan Karimi
    • Mirsad
    Maja Rung
    • Unga Anita (young Anita)
    Simeon Lindgren
    Simeon Lindgren
    • Unga Rune (young Rune)
      • Hannes Holm
      • Hannes Holm(screenplay)
      • Fredrik Backman(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Two different Ragdoll cats, Magic and Orlando, were used in the movie. During casting, Magic was selected due to his adherence, curiousness and because he could never be startled away. Orlando was a stand-in used for the scenes when the cat was required to stay put or to be carried for long periods of time. Both cats were born in Poland.
    • Goofs
      At around 53:48, when Ove is on the platform the clock shows 6:45am. When he comes back home to rescue the cat and goes upstairs, the little alarm clock shows 6:20am.
    • Quotes

      Ove: One thing is certain though: Whatever we do in this life, no one gets out of it alive.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Oscars (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Blott en dag
      Music by Oscar Ahnfelt (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Lina Sandell (uncredited)

      [Incorrectly credited as Traditional]

      Performed by Stockholms Symfoniorkester (Stockholm Symphony Orchestra)

      (p) 2011 Naxos AB

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    8/10
    The life after the loved one departed.
    This is a Swedish film based on the book of the same name. It is sent to represent the nation at the 2017 Oscars and as for now, it made into the December shortlist. This is the tale of an old grumpy man and the life after the death of his wife. That would be a toughest phase of life for anybody. I am sure you had seen many films like this, but this one was slightly different, yet totally convincing on every topic it focused on. So funny, at a time meaningful and emotional, particularly how the tale ends.

    In a small township, a 59 year old man called Ove lived most of his life and now he decides to take his life. But the attempt was prevented when a new lousy neighbour arrives and so it keep delays further. Now's the time to reveal all the reasons behind his dreadful decision with lots of flashbacks and current affairs. That he's a nightmare in his neigbourhood to those who break the rules. He's not a friendly type, because of his childhood and the lessons he learnt from his father to face the life as tough it gets.

    The only friend he ever had did not last for a long. His wife was his world and then the job at the railway. The narration given a good enough focus on his romance life. His younger version, played by another actor reveals particularly the initial stage like how he had met her. I don't know these actors, but they all were so good. A perfect setting as well for the story to take place. I think the filmmakers did lots of best decisions and in the end it all paid off with a greater recognition in the international level.

    "Honesty is the best thing, Ove. But sometimes honesty needs a little help."

    A heartwarming comedy-drama for all age groups. I was looking for such a film and I realised only after watching it. The character Ove was designed awesomely and all the story events built around him was excellent. Covered most of the topics like friendship, love, neighbours, job, moral values, even the pet animals. Loads of fun, guaranteed entertainment if you are seeking a comedy film. As Ove was portrayed very seriously, all his actions, especially the newly arrived woman make major difference to end the film most comedic way.

    The regularly visiting his wife's grave, the film beautifully gives an insight on the life of Ove being a widower and a retiree. But also how it all turns around for him who never laughs and finally he does, was the film's highlight. Like I always say, I'm not a book person, but I love watching films based on the good books like this one. An awesome adaptation and I hope those who loved the book, as well enjoyed the film.

    Usually all the good films run nearly or over two hours. Because of the slow and steady developments in its characters and the story. For this film, you won't notice the time. The pace of the narration, including the lovable characters and the storyline makes you forget everything else. In a few days the 89th American Academy Awards nominees will be announced and I am sure it will make. Looks like this year, three Scandinavian films going to make the noise at the Oscars. In the meantime, I hint you not to miss it, either it wins or lose, it is one of the best films of the year around the world.

    8/10
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    5
    • Reno-Rangan
    • Jan 24, 2017

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      • September 30, 2016 (United States)
      • Sweden
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      • Swedish
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      • Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • Tre Vänner Produktion AB
      • Film i Väst
      • Nordisk Film
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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